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Health Record share of kindergartners missed required vaccines last year as Trump executive order takes aim at state mandates A record share of kindergartners missed at least one required vaccination during the 2025-26 school year, according to… August 17, 2026 Susan Moore - activelifezero.com
Health How much eye contact is just right? When someone asks you to look at them while they speak, you instinctively know whether you're meeting their… August 15, 2026 William Gonzalez - activelifezero.com
Health It’s not just a gut feeling: Foodborne illness outbreaks are especially bad this summer It's not just a gut feeling that consumers are experiencing more food safety concerns this season. Foodborne illness… August 14, 2026 Jennifer Wilson - activelifezero.com